Enrollment
642
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peoria, IL
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Elise Ford Allen Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173123003283
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Elise Ford Allen Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #13 of 21
- elementary schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 642
- students enrolled
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks #13 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123003283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Elise Ford Allen Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Elise Ford Allen Academy
The Elise Ford Allen Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 642 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 642 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 254 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 642 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Peoria's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lincoln School (823 students): The Elise Ford Allen Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students) and Peoria High School (1,541 students) alongside The Elise Ford Allen Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Elise Ford Allen Academy compares
The Elise Ford Allen Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
59.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 642 Top 17% in Illinois - larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173123003283
Student demographics
African American 83.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, The Elise Ford Allen Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 321:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 59.2%
In-school suspensions 121
Out-of-school suspensions 133
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes The Elise Ford Allen Academy.
$16,851
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How The Elise Ford Allen Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Elise Ford Allen Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Peoria
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln School
Standard public school
823 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Standard public school
794 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Annie Jo Gordon Comm Lrning Cntr
Standard public school
542 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Dr Maude a Sanders Primary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Hines Primary School
Standard public school
403 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about The Elise Ford Allen Academy
How many students attend The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Elise Ford Allen Academy is African American at 83.6% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Elise Ford Allen Academy rank among elementary schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, The Elise Ford Allen Academy ranks #13 of 21 elementary schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Peoria on the city page.
Is The Elise Ford Allen Academy a good school?
The Elise Ford Allen Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Peoria Sd 150?
Besides The Elise Ford Allen Academy, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students), Peoria High School (1,541 students), and Lincoln School (823 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.